The 21-year-old has been a victim of his own versatility at Old Trafford, being used regularly both as a defensive midfielder and at right-back.
However, before joining United he was used primarily as a centre-back by former club Blackburn, and while Jones is happy to operate in any position for both his club and Roy Hodgson's England, his long-term ambition remains to play in the centre of defence.
Ahead of England's friendly against Chile at Wembley on Friday, Jones said of his flexibility: "There are advantages and disadvantages to it.
"I see it as an advantage and playing in numerous positions can only help me when hopefully I do go back to centre-back and establish myself there.
"That's the target. I said when I broke into Blackburn's first team that was the target and that was where people saw me playing.
"I keep saying it. As long as I am enjoying my football it is up to the England or the Manchester United manager where they pick me."
"There are so many world-class players who can play for this country so if you're in that squad each time, whether a friendly or a competitive game, there's no better feeling," he added.
"It's been a little bit frustrating (with injury). I had a few niggles at the start of last season which didn't help.
"I had a good run in the side with my club at the back end of last season and, hopefully, the more I keep playing with my club, the more international chances I'll get."
